Antibiotics are only effective against bacterial infections. It should not be used in viral infections.
WHAT IS AN ANTIBIOTIC? - Medicine that kills bacteria or prevents them from multiplying - It has no effect on viruses - Must be used with a doctor's prescription
WHEN TO USE? ✅ Bacterial infections: - Whooping cough - Urinary tract infection - Pneumonia - Streptococcal throat infection
❌ SHOULD NOT BE USED: - cold - Flu - Most cough - Viral diarrhea
MISUSE: - Do not use without medical supervision - Discontinue treatment - Do not use someone else's medicine - Use in viral infection
ANTIBIOTIC RESISTANCE: - Bacteria develop resistance to drugs - Treatment becomes more difficult in the future - Global health threat
SIDE EFFECTS: - Diarrhea - Nausea/vomiting - Allergy - Fungal infection
CORRECT USE: - Dosage and duration appropriate to the prescription - At regular intervals - With meal (if recommended) - Complete the treatment